Meet Your Undergraduate Student Government

Our Senate serves ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥â€™s undergraduate student body, advocating for an excellent undergraduate student experience and community needs. Our executive and legislative branches, committee chairs and faculty advisors come from diverse backgrounds to ensure your voice and ideas are represented.

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2025-26 Roster

  • Executive Branch

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    • Archivist | [VACANT]
    • Auditor| [VACANT]
    • Director of Advocacy | [VACANT]
    • Director of Advancement & Admission | [VACANT]
    • Director of 4D ExperienceÌý| [VACANT]

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    • Director of Strategic Communications | [VACANT]
    • Chair of Diverse & Inclusive Marketing | [VACANT]
    • Chair of USG Social Media Marketing | [VACANT]
    • Chair of USG Newsletter | [VACANT]


    External Positions

    • PresidentÌýof ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥ Programming Board
    • Co-Presidents of ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥ Student FoundationÌý
    • Clarion EditorsÌý
    • USG SAAC & NCAA Athletics RepresentativeÌý
  • Judicial Branch
    • Justice Primus | Benjamin Merson
    • Justice | Khadeeja Rashid
    • Justice | Maanasi Gowday


    For more information about the Judicial Branch, click .

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  • Legislative Branch
    • Freshman Senator |[VACANT - to be filled Fall 2025]
    • Freshman Senator | [VACANT - to be filled Fall 2025]
    • Sophomore Senator | Eli Barbour
    • Sophomore Senator | Selma Meyers
    • Sophomore Senator | Allie Metzler
    • Junior Senator | Owen Mantelli
    • Junior Senator | [VACANT]
    • Junior Senator | [VACANT]
    • Senior Senator | Nicole Benton
    • Senior Senator | Luke Miller
    • Senior Senator | [VACANT]
    • Study Abroad Senator | Aya Saad-Masri
    • Transfer & Exchange Senator | [VACANT- to be filled fall 2025]
    • On-Campus Senator | [VACANT]
    • On-Campus Senator | [VACANT]
    • Off-Campus Senator | [VACANT]
    • Off-Campus Senator | [VACANT]
    • Daniels College of Business Senator | Kaysha Westgard
    • Daniels College of Business Senator | [VACANT]
    • Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management Senator |ÌýHayden Schaffer
    • Josef Korbel School of International Studies Senator | Sama Abdulameer
    • Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science Senator |Spencer Lu
    • Natural Sciences and Mathematics Senator |Ìý[VACANT]
    • Natural Sciences and Mathematics Senator |Ìý[VACANT]
    • Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Senator | Abi Newell
    • Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Senator | Augustin Ocegueda
    • Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Senator | Liam Dee
    • Lamont School of Music Senator | Chloe Puckett
    • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Senator | Yoli Ramirez-Tamez
    • Inclusive Excellence Senator | Varsha Mallem
    • First Generation Senator | Feruz Yahia
    • Student Safety & Equity Senator |Ìý[VACANT]
    • International Students Senator |ÌýAmna Ilyas
    • KMC & Recreation Senator | [VACANT]

Committee Chairs

  • Finance Committee | Eli Barbour
  • Student Organizations Committee | Feruz Yahia
  • Diversity Committee | Yoli Ramirez-Tamez
  • Senate Affairs Committee | [VACANT]
  • Sustainability Committee | Nicole Benton
  • Student Life Committee | Abi Newell
  • Campus Management Committee | Allie Metzler
  • Academic & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee | [VACANT]

Staff Advisor

  • Jessie Stellini | Director of Student Engagement
  • USG Paid Position Office Hours Program

    The purpose of the paid office hours program is to increase access of elected and appointed student leaders to students, organizations, and the ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥ Community at large. Additionally, the program demands accountability to one’s duty as a student leader.ÌýÌý
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    The positions included in the paid office hours program are elected or appointed and confirmed per the processes outlined in the USG Bylaws.

    Expectations of Paid USG Positions:ÌýÌý

    1. Host regular "office hours" throughout the 10 weeks of each academic quarter (Fall, Winter, Spring)Ìý
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    2. Office hours shall be held in the Community Commons Undergraduate Lounge – room 3600 (in the USG studio office within the Undergraduate Lounge)
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    3. A report of duties/activities completed during office hours included in committee report-outs at Senate Meetings weekly.Ìý
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    4. The USG Advisor is the primary point of contact for the presiding President Pro-Tempore regarding all USG matters within the USG office space in the Undergraduate Lounge.ÌýÌý
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    5. USG Officer availability will be published in the Pulse, Crimson Connect, and with Community Commons Front Desk quarterly.
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    2025-2026 Position Responsibilities:

    Compensation for all positions paid monthly over 9 month period for a single academic year, and all roles are considered temporary, non-benefitted monthly employee rolesÌý
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    PresidentÌý(elected by undergraduate student body during USG elections)Ìý

    Responsibilities

    • Sits on various institution wide committeesÌý
    • Attend Undergraduate Council MeetingsÌý
    • Attend Senate meetingsÌý
    • Run Executive meetingsÌý
    • Work late/early hours as neededÌý
    • Meet monthly with VC Student Affairs, Chancellor, ProvostÌý
    • Present quarterly to the Board of TrusteesÌý
    • Fundraise for student engagement at largeÌý
    • Track overall functions and proceedings of the USGÌý
    • Respond to emails within 48 hours (preferred 24 hours)Ìý
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    Vice PresidentÌý(elected by undergraduate student body during USG Elections)

    Responsibilities:

    • Sits on various institution wide committeesÌý
    • Work with the Pro-Tempore to oversee Committee ChairsÌý
    • Prepare for and run Senate MeetingsÌý
    • Attend Executive meetingsÌý
    • Work late/early hours as neededÌý
    • Meet monthly with VC Student Affairs
    • Present quarterly to the Board of TrusteesÌý
    • Track overall functions and proceedings of the USGÌý
    • Respond to emails within 48 hours (preferred 24 hours)Ìý
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    President Pro-TemporeÌý(elected Senator appointed to President Pro-Tempore role by USG President, following USG elections)Ìý

    Responsibilities

    • Attend Senate and Executive meetingsÌý
    • Hold regular weekly office hours for student walk in questions/concernsÌý
    • Process all legislation in the SenateÌý
    • Maintain USG Teams/OneDrive folders for easy accessÌý
    • Track Committee Chair work and progress by holding consistent meetingsÌý
    • Check in with Senators working on various projectsÌý
    • Assist the President and Vice President with various projectsÌý
    • Respond to emails within 48 hours (preferred 24 hours)Ìý

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    Justice PrimusÌý(appointed to Justice Primus role by USG President, following USG elections)Ìý

    Responsibilities

    • Attend Senate and Executive meetingsÌý
    • Make recommendations on behalf of Judicial Branch
    • Consolidate Quarterly Reports by the Judicial Branch
    • Hold weekly Judicial Branch meetings
    • Maintain the USG JudicialTeams folder
    • Organize and check-in with Justices
    • Work alongside the President and Vice President and various initiatives
    • Respond to emails within 48 hours (preferred 24 hours)

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    Finance Committee ChairÌý(elected Senator appointed to Finance Committee Chair role by USG President, following USG elections)Ìý

    Responsibilities

    • Oversee the Finance CommitteeÌý
    • Process incoming funding requestsÌý
    • Maintain accurate and detailed records about USG spendingÌý
    • Oversee the creation of the budget during each school yearÌý
    • Hold weekly meetings outside of Senate meetings to conduct Finance Committee businessÌý
    • Hold 4 office hours a week for student walk in questions/concernsÌý
    • Serve as a direct resource for all student orgsÌý
    • Meet regularly with SAIE Budget Officers to ensure proper expenditures and address any concernsÌý
    • Respond to emails within 48 hours (preferred 24 hours)Ìý
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    Student Organizations Committee ChairÌý(elected Senator appointed to Student Organizations Committee Chair role by USG President, following USG elections)Ìý

    Responsibilities:

    • Oversee the Student Org CommitteeÌý
    • Process org renewals, new org applications, and ongoing activity checksÌý
    • Maintain accurate and detailed records about RSO’sÌý
    • Serve as the primary resource for student orgsÌý
    • Hold regular weekly office hours for student walk in questions/concernsÌý
    • Hold weekly student org committee meetings outside of Senate meetingsÌý
    • Respond to emails within 48 hours (preferred 24 hours)Ìý
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    Diversity Committee Co-ChairÌý(elected by undergraduate student body during USG Elections)Ìý
    & Inclusivity Co-Chair (selected internally by Diversity Committee to serve as the Internal DivCom Chair)

    Responsibilities

    • Sits on various institution wide committeesÌý
    • Attend Senate meetingsÌý
    • Conduct meetings withÌýDiversity Committee (DivCom)Ìýoutside of regular Senate meetingsÌý
    • Hold regular weekly office hours for student walk in questions/concernsÌý
    • Oversee the operations ofÌýDivCom and/or Joint Council (Inclusivity Co-Chair)
    • Attend meetings with Pro-TemporeÌý
    • Respond to emails within 48 hours (preferred 24 hours)Ìý

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    Sustainability Committee ChairÌý(elected Senator appointed to Sustainability Committee Chair role by USG President, following USG elections)Ìý

    Responsibilities:

    • Sits on various institution wide committeesÌý
    • Attend Senate meetingsÌý
    • Hold regular weekly office hours for student walk in questions/concernsÌý
    • Oversee operations ofÌýSustainability Committee (SusCom)Ìý
    • Attend meetings with Pro-TemporeÌý
    • Respond to emails within 48 hours (preferred 24 hours)Ìý

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    Student Life Committee ChairÌý(elected Senator appointed to Student Life Committee Chair role by USG President, following USG elections)

    Responsibilities:

    • Sits on various institution wide committeesÌý
    • Attend Senate meetingsÌý
    • Hold regular weekly office hours for student walk in questions/concernsÌý
    • Oversee operations ofÌýStudent Life committee
    • Address concerns of student health, wellness, and life on campus
    • Meet with appropriate correspondents including but not limited to HCC, Title IX, Equal Opportunity, etc.
    • Attend meetings with Pro-TemporeÌý
    • Respond to emails within 48 hours (preferred 24 hours)Ìý

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    Campus Management Committee ChairÌý(elected Senator appointed to Campus Management Committee Chair role by USG President, following USG elections)

    Responsibilities:

    • Sits on various institution wide committeesÌý
    • Attend Senate meetingsÌý
    • Hold regular weekly office hours for student walk in questions/concernsÌý
    • Oversee operations ofÌýStudent Living, Safety and Wellbeing committee
    • Address concerns of student safety andÌý
    • Meet with appropriate correspondents including but not limited to Sodexo, Facilities, Campus Safety, etc.
    • Attend meetings with Pro-TemporeÌý
    • Respond to emails within 48 hours (preferred 24 hours)

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    Senate Affairs Committee ChairÌý(elected Senator appointed to Senate Affairs Committee Chair role by USG President, following USG elections)

    Responsibilities

    • Maintain up-to-date bylaws and constitutional records, making updates to the living document following the passage of legislation in Senate meetings
    • Attend Senate meetings
    • Oversee the entire election processÌýfor all elections during the academic year
    • Serve as the primary contact for candidatesÌý
    • Maintain swift and consistent correspondence with candidatesÌý
    • Be able to work late/early as neededÌý
    • Able to manage multiple priorities in a calm and efficient mannerÌý
    • Respond to emails within 24 hours

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    Intergovernmental Affairs Committee ChairÌý(elected Senator appointed to Senate Affairs Committee Chair role by USG President, following USG elections)

    Responsibilities:

    • Sits on various institution wide committeesÌý
    • Attend Senate meetingsÌý
    • Hold regular weekly office hours for student walk in questions/concernsÌý
    • Oversee operations ofÌýInternationalization Committee
    • Attend regular meetings, liaise with Faculty Senate, Staff Senate and Graduate Student Government
    • Attend meetings with Pro-TemporeÌý
    • Respond to emails within 48 hours (preferred 24 hours)Ìý
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